The Apostles’ Creed

Today in class we talked about the apostles' creed. I highlighted the certain statements that i truly believe in below. Just because i might have left some out doesn't mean i don't believe it, it just means it's not absolute to me.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth. (1)

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, (2)

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, (3)

born of the Virgin Mary, (4)

suffered under Pontius Pilate, (5)

was crucified, died, and was buried; (6)

he descended into hell. (7)

On the third day he rose again; (8)

he ascended into heaven, (9)

he is seated at the right hand of the Father, (10)

and he will come to judge the living and the dead. (11)

I believe in the Holy Spirit, (12)

the holy catholic Church, (13)

the communion of saints, (14)

the forgiveness of sins, (15)

the resurrection of the body, (16)

and the life everlasting. Amen. (17)

I would like to talk a little more about the last line, "and the life everlasting. Amen."

Let's get to the true meaning of everlasting life. Looking at the Bible, there are several verses that mention everlasting life. John 3:16- For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. This verse talks about how believing in God will get you to heaven (where you will have eternal life) instead of dying and going to hell. Okay it's not THAT simple, there is more too it. But you'll just have to read to find out. :)